Two men suffered neck injuries after a 'machete attack' in a village near Coventry.

Both were taken to hospital where one of the men is being treated for potentially serious injuries.

Police said weapons had been used after a crash involving a number of vehicles on the A445 Leamington Road, in Ryton, at around 8.40am.

Two of the vehicles involved left the scene and were then involved in two further collisions on the A423 and at the roundabout where the two roads meet, near to the Sports Connexion.

Armed police and paramedics were called to the scene, while officers were also seen in nearby Bubbenhall.

One villager said a machete had been involved, and although Warwickshire Police have yet to confirm this, they did say "weapons" had been used.

The force has stated that two men were taken to hospital with neck injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Two arrests have also been made: a 20-year-old man from Middlesex has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and a 24-year-old man from London arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.

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Police statement

Detective Inspector Dave Andrews, from Warwickshire Police, said: "We have two people in custody in connection with this incident and there are police patrols in the area while our collision investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding it.

"Road closures are still in place at the roundabout where the A445 and A423 cross, however we are assisting people who need to gain access to business premises.

"We believe this to be an isolated incident and appeal to anyone who may have witnessed it or may have any dashcam footage to please get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting incident 80 of October 16, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Dashcam footage can also be submitted directly to Warwickshire Police by clicking here.